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Why women shouldn't skip strength training

Strength training can help women prevent certain conditions they’re susceptible to.

Traffic backed up on SR 11 after morning crash

Traffic is backed up on state Route 11 southbound after a Tuesday morning crash.

Ohio Turnpike crews prep for winter season

Crews with the Ohio Turnpike are inspecting snowplows and other kinds of equipment in Canfield on Tuesday.

Carpenter's Union cite financial concerns with out-of-town workers, fight for regulations

Union officials met with the Youngstown City Council’s Community Planning and Economic Development Committee — wanting stricter regulations on how general contractors and subcontractors pay their workers and report their wages.

Why Youngstown is taking top spots in housing market stats

Everybody wants a good place to call home. Youngstown leads a national list of the nation’s hottest housing markets.

Helium shortage sparks warning from US industry leader

The federal government’s decision to designate helium as a critical material could unlock new financing opportunities.

Where learning feels like play: OH WOW! director speaks on importance of inspiring younger generations

OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology has been around for 15 years, giving kids a hands-on look at science and technology.

Man who rammed car into Akron police, severely injuring 2 officers, pleads guilty

A man accused of severely injuring two Akron police officers with his vehicle back in 2021 has pleaded guilty, the Summit County Prosecutor’s office said Monday.

Traffic backed up on SR 11 after morning crash

Traffic is backed up on state Route 11 southbound after a Tuesday morning crash.

El Niño continues to strengthen; Expected to peak soon

The strengthening El Niño is expected to play a major role in weather patterns this upcoming winter.

Eivør Goes Back to Her Faroese Roots for New Album

Faroese singer-songwriter Eivør describes her childhood as “peaceful.” She grew up in a small town of 500 people and let her wild imagination run wild as she absorbed old folks songs and then the music of singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. “I would listen to all kinds of music,” she says via Zoom from her home in The post Eivør Goes Back to Her Faroese Roots for New Album appeared first […]

Photos: Dropkick Murphys Rally Around Brian Poindexter in Brook Park

On Friday evening, a “Rally for the Working Class” was held in Brook Park at the UAW Local 1250 Hall. Bringing out some heavy hitters from our national unions, the rally was in support of the working class and a local union pipefitter, Brian Poindexter, vying for Republican Max Miller’s seat in Congress. Speakers from various The post Photos: Dropkick Murphys Rally Around Brian Poindexter […]

Condado Tacos Founder Joe Kahn Has Purchased Edison’s Pub in Tremont

It’s been a turbulent few years for Edison’s Pub in Tremont, which had been a steady ship in the Cleveland nightlife scene for nearly 40 years. In 2025, Hangry Brands announced that it had purchased the beloved institution, adding it to their quickly expanding portfolio of bars and restaurants that includes STEAK, Jolene’s, Society Lounge, The post Condado Tacos Founder Joe Kahn Has […]

Lil Ronnie’s Slice Shop in Tremont to Close on Monday, Oct. 26

Lil Ronnie’s, the quick-serve pizzeria from Il Rione owners Brian Moss and Brian Holleran, will close on Monday, October 26. The team developed the slice shop concept specifically for the Tremont space, which was long home to Edison’s Pizza, neighbor to Edison’s Pub for more than 15 years. Holleran says that they were approaching the The post Lil Ronnie’s Slice Shop in Tremont to Close […]

Concert Photos: Mastodon Dives Deep at the Agora

Atlanta-based Mastodon headlined a trio of bands at the Agora on October 20th.  Founded in 2000, the metal outfit has maintained a steady lineup since its inception, with longtime lead guitarist Brent Hinds leaving the band in 2025, five months prior to his unexpected death.  Frontman Troy Sanders introduced the lineup to the near-capacity crowd, The post Concert Photos: Mastodon Dives Deep at […]

3 kitchen products worth the money and counter space

These tools will make cooking easier or be the perfect gift for any home chef

One week out from the midterm elections: How political leaders are boosting their bases

President Donald Trump is visiting traditionally Republican states, including Texas and Mississippi, as part of a final push before the midterm elections.

'Magical little human': Natalie Portman says she has welcomed her third child

Actress Natalie Portman said that she has welcomed her third child.

VIDEO: Driver plows through police car door during traffic stop

A close call was caught on camera after a suspected drunk driver slammed into a deputy’s car door as the officer attempted to exit the vehicle.

Clouds Mix in, Halloween Outlook Looking Dry

Clouds Mix in, Halloween Outlook Looking Dry

The Lockheed Martin ‘Ferrari’ F-35 Stealth Fighter Summed Up in 2 Words

Summary and Key Points: Expert Caleb Larson reports Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet’s earnings-call pitch to keep the F-35 the “most numerous, most important” US fighter for the next decade and, having lost the F-47 and F/A-XX to Boeing, use Skunk Works to add sixth-generation sensors, distributed aperture systems, data links and beyond-line-of-sight capability, reaching

An SR-71 Blackbird Fell 65,000 Feet in Under Two Minutes Toward the Barents Sea Off Russia in 1984 After Both Engines Quit at 83,000 Feet, and the Crew Relit Them at 18,000 Feet

Summary and Key Points: In the summer of 1984, SR-71 Blackbird 61-7974 suffered a double engine unstart at 83,000 feet off Murmansk while Soviet SA-5 radars tracked it, and fell 65,000 feet in under two minutes toward the Barents Sea. Pilot Maj. Joseph Matthews relit both J58 engines by hand at 18,000 feet; a KC-135Q

US Air Force F-22 Raptors From Alaska Have Deployed to Tsuiki Air Base in Japan for Keen Sword 27, a 45,000-JSDF, 12,000-American Exercise Focused on the Islands Closest to Taiwan

Summary and Key Points: US Air Force F-22 Raptors have deployed to Tsuiki Air Base in Japan for Keen Sword 27, the US-Japan exercise running October 19–29 with 45,000 JSDF personnel and 12,000 American service members, including the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The exercise, the 18th since 1985, focuses on defending Japan’s southwestern islands; on Yonaguni,

The Skunk Works F-117 Nighthawk Was Named by a Test Pilot Who Got Tired of Waiting for the Air Force, and It Flew More Than 1,200 Desert Storm Sorties With No Combat Losses

Summary and Key Points: Air Force test pilot Lt. Col. Skip Anderson named the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk himself when no one in his chain of command responded, Aviation Geek Club reports. The F-117 first flew June 18, 1981; flew more than 1,200 Desert Storm sorties with no losses; lost one jet over Yugoslavia in 1999;

An F-16 Pilot Who Flew the Block 30 “Big Mouth” Rates It Among the Best Dogfighters in the World, and the Jet He Calls Its Most Serious Close-Range Opponent Is Not the F-35 but the F-22

The F-16 Fighting Falcon, chosen over Northrop’s YF-17 in January 1975, pulls 9 Gs, reaches Mach 2 and has flown for 50 years, and pilots say it beats almost anything in a dogfight except the F-22 and F-35.

Andrea Bocelli's Indonesia concerts to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clerics

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the country’s top Muslim clerical body

After pushback, the Dutch reverse course and withdraw from Eurovision again

The Netherlands is withdrawing from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, reversing a decision in September to return to the show

Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Bruce Channel and J

What to Stream: 'Minions & Monsters,' Matthew Perry, Daddy Yankee and 'The Gilded Age'

A new docuseries about Matthew Perry and the latest Minions movie are among the new streaming releases this week

Singer Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Chris Brown has avoided prison time for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago

Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reports that two attacks in Oromia have killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians

At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 62 people in an attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab nears eastern coast

Indian authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people from vulnerable coastal areas in the eastern state of Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclone over the Bay of Bengal is expected to make landfall along the country’s east coast

A tornado rips through a construction site in Turkey, killing 4 workers

A tornado has hit a construction site in Antalya, Turkey, killing four workers and injuring another

German court rejects bid to end Ukrainian ex-officer's trial over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

A German court has rejected a defense request to end the trial of a former Ukrainian army officer who is accused of damaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines built to carry Russian gas to Western Europe in blasts four years ago

Mbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after being dropped by Chinese brands

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an “ill-judged” remark about Mao Zedong after being dropped by Chinese brands.

Meghan 'can't wait' to join Junior MasterChef Australia as host

Meghan Markle has said she “can’t wait” to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Ebola cases in DRC surpass 10,000 as nurse treating patients is killed by machete-wielding mob

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 10,000, government data showed, as fears that the epidemic could spread to more African countries grow.

Vatican issues Pope health update ahead of South America trip

The Pope is recovering well from cancer surgery and his trip to South America will go ahead as planned next month, the Vatican has said.

Macron promises 'concrete measures' over protest demands – amid fears of Halloween unrest

Emmanuel Macron says his government will unveil “concrete measures” in response to the demands of student protesters for more resources in France.

U.S. Navy Taps Attack Boat for 2027 Australian AUKUS Assignment

The Pentagon announced Monday the Virginia-class submarine that will be the lead nuclear attack boat in western Australia. USS Colorado (SSN-788) will be assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West, which will be based HMAS Stirling outside of Perth starting in 2027. “The selection of USS Colorado as the first submarine assigned to SRF-West in 2027 marks a significant milestone for AUKUS Pillar […]

Royal Navy Lacks Ships, Capabilities to Defend High North from Russia, Says U.K. Committee Report

The Royal Navy currently lacks the ships and capabilities needed to defend the High North from Russia, the bipartisan House of Commons Defense Committee warned on Thursday.  In its “Defense in the High North” report issued on Thursday, the committee described the Royal Navy as being plagued by shipbuilding delays, maintenance backlogs and an atrophying submarine force. “The U.K. needs to […]

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 26, 2026

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Oct. 26, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Total Battle Force Deployed Underway 286 (USS 228, USNS 58) 105 (USS 74, USNS 31) (46 […]

New Philippine Coast Guard Vessel Shadows Chinese Carrier Strike Group off Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard’s new patrol vessel from Taiwan shadowed the Chinese Navy’s Liaoning Carrier Strike Group on Friday off Mindanao.  BRP Sarangani (6177) shadowed the 60,000-ton Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (16) and its guided-missile destroyer escorts Anshan (101), Wuxi (104) and Huainan (123) in the Basilan Strait, local media outlet Bilyonaryo News […]

USS McFaul Returns to Norfolk After 332 Day Deployment

Guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG-74) returned Friday to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after 11 months deployed. McFaul left Norfolk on Nov. 25, 2026, for an independent deployment and spent the bulk of the time away in the Middle East. “The sailors of USS McFaul have performed exceptionally well during this demanding combat deployment, proving themselves as a true warfighting powerhouse. […]

The Florida 'blueprint': Sen Ashley Moody reveals how the state built a $1.8T economic fortress

Florida’s $1.8 trillion economy proves that zero income tax, deregulation and fiscal restraint can be replicated nationwide, Sen. Ashley Moody explains.

DoorDash in advanced talks to acquire Instacart in potential $17B deal: report

The reported talks come as DoorDash continues to expand beyond its restaurant delivery roots and Instacart competes with major retailers in the grocery delivery market.

Bessent compares Obama library to 'Darth Vader's tomb' after ex-president criticized White House renovations

Scott Bessent fired back at Barack Obama’s Cheesecake Factory quip by dining at the chain and comparing the Obama Presidential Center to Darth Vader.

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as tech giant reshapes its workforce

Microsoft’s voluntary buyout covers about 60,000 eligible employees, more than a quarter of its global workforce, across multiple countries.

Scott Bessent says Iran's economy is 'collapsing' as Treasury tightens financial vise

Secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s regime is desperate as the Trump administration targets airline travel and billions of dollars in banking transactions.

Democratic senator: Trump is ‘laying the groundwork’ to steal Minnesota election

Retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) says that President Trump is “laying the groundwork” for MAGA allies to “steal” the Senate election after Trump said the federal government would be keep an eye on the state. “He’s blatantly laying the groundwork to steal an election if his chosen candidate doesn’t win… Minnesota will not take kindly…

Days will get way shorter in November: How much daylight we’ll lose

We’re about to have fewer daylight hours as the calendar flips to November.

Will Trump contest the midterm election results?

As the 2026 midterms approach, concerns are mounting over whether President Trump will attempt to overturn results through legal challenges, seizure of voting machines, or other controversial measures.

Jackson, Collins separated by 2 points in Maine Senate race polling 

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is locked in a tight race against her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, according to a new survey. The Marist University poll, released one week before the midterms, found the incumbent trailing Jackson by 2 percentage points among likely voters in the state — a lead that falls within the survey’s margin…

Marijuana and violence: How much more evidence do we need of the connection?

Marijuana advocates have promoted the image of a harmless drug. Scientific research increasingly challenges this reassuring narrative.

Two charged with UK security offenses over airbase plot

This is the first time anyone has been charged in connection with an incident at the Royal Air Force’s Fairford base in southwest England on September 27. Police were alerted after a local farmer reported seeing a group of men in several white vans engaged in ‘suspicious’ activity.

Nordic leaders hold 'frank and substantive' talks with Putin

Shortly after, Kyiv announced that President Volodymyr Zelensky had spoken with the two leaders about their conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Netherlands withdraws from Eurovision over Isreal's participation

Dutch public broadcaster NPO cited ‘sensitivities’ surrounding Israel’s participation as its reason for pulling out of the 2027 edition of the music festival.

Israeli elections: The influence war of Yair Netanyahu, his father's far-right son

Omnipresent on social media, the Israeli prime minister’s son has fully set the ‘poison machine’ in motion during the legislative election campaign, aiming to harm his father’s opponents and ensure his father’s political survival.

'The stakes are existential!': Thousands of Israelis living abroad return home to vote in October 27 elections

Because Israel does not allow citizens to vote remotely, including at embassies, many expatriates have flown home to vote. Turnout appears particularly high among opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu, who have traveled from New York, Washington, Paris, London, Madrid and even Australia.

Canada modifies River-class Destroyer combat system design to focus on Aegis and MOTS solutions

Canada updates its River Class Destroyer combat system design, replacing custom gear with Aegis and Type 26 MOTS solutions to curb risk. The post Canada modifies River-class Destroyer combat system design to focus on Aegis and MOTS solutions appeared first on Naval News.

AUKUS: USS Colorado Announced as First Submarine for SRF – West

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and UK Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting are pleased to announce the designation of the USS Colorado (SSN 788) as the first U.S. Navy Virginia-class fast-attack submarine assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) beginning in late 2027. … The post AUKUS: USS […]

Op-Ed: The US Navy CAN Fix the Fleet with Distributed Manufacturing

The U.S. Navy can solve its shipbuilding crisis by embracing distributed manufacturing and modular design, argues Fairbanks Morse Defense CEO George Whittier. The post Op-Ed: The US Navy CAN Fix the Fleet with Distributed Manufacturing appeared first on Naval News.

Exail Unveils Marins M1 Compact INS for Smaller Naval Platforms and UXVs

Exail introduces the Marins M1 compact INS, providing resilient FOG navigation for USVs, UUVs, and tactical craft operating in GNSS-denied environments. Exail press release Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, October 26, 2026 – Exail unveils Marins M1, a compact inertial navigation system (INS) designed to bring very high-performance, resilient navigation to a wider range of naval platforms, […]

Israel to Supply Cyprus with an Offshore Patrol Vessel Equipped with Advanced Naval Systems

On October 26, 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus signed an agreement for the acquisition of a new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). Israeli MoD press release The ceremony was held in Cyprus. The deal was led by the IMOD’s International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) … The post Israel to Supply Cyprus with an Offshore Patrol […]